ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY, OPERATING METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Smart overview of the Invention

An electronic device equipped with a flexible display is designed to enhance user interaction by dynamically adjusting the display areas based on user inputs and the physical state of the screen. The device can show multiple application windows, adapting their layout depending on whether the display is fully unfolded or partially folded. This flexibility allows for efficient multitasking and improved usability across different device orientations.

Display Functionality

When the flexible display is completely unfolded, it shows a primary application window across the entire screen. Users can introduce a secondary window, which overlays part of the first one, based on specific inputs. Sensors detect when the device is folded, and this action triggers a reconfiguration where the primary and secondary windows are displayed in separate areas divided by the fold, optimizing the use of screen real estate.

User Interaction

The device's interface supports varied user interactions. In unfolded mode, either window can be active for input. Once folded, both windows remain interactive, allowing users to manipulate content independently in each section. The system recognizes different input directions for controlling each window, enhancing user control over applications.

Adaptive Display Areas

The system intelligently identifies if different interaction inputs are enabled for each window or within distinct areas of a single window. Upon detecting such conditions, it rearranges the display into two distinct areas upon folding. This capability ensures that users can continue interacting with applications seamlessly even as the physical configuration of the device changes.

Implementation and Storage

The functionality is supported by a combination of sensors and processors executing stored instructions. These instructions guide the device’s response to folding events and user interactions, ensuring that content is displayed efficiently according to the device's current state. Additionally, these operations are stored in a non-transitory storage medium, enabling consistent performance across sessions.